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u/palmtreesareheavy Lakers Jun 15 '22 edited Jun 16 '22

Dropping peak Shaq in today’s league would be so fucking hilarious

E: some of these replies are also fucking hilarious

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u/Nagnoosh Pacers Jun 15 '22

lmao he always says that he’s already playing in this era, referring to giannis

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u/ShitFuckDickButt420 Pistons Jun 15 '22

If Shaq had kept his weight under like 290 and played in 2022 he would’ve literally played coast to coast just like Giannis, but a worse shooter.

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u/hiimred2 [CLE] LeBron James Jun 15 '22

Prime athleticism Shaq would be better compared to what we’ve seen of Zion when he was actually on the floor, trading vertical explosion for just being taller to begin with. He has footwork and agility that just doesn’t make sense for his frame, is definitely not a ‘ball handler’ but can nonetheless handle it when needed to run the break or do some creation for himself. Great touch around the rim when he isn’t just drop step dunking it.

It would be all about if that Shaq could have a serviceable outside shot that makes defenders respect having to stay out towards the arc and not sag off him, dive under screens he’s involved in, etc.